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PS26088 - Consultancy Service Consisting of the Provision of an EM-based Sea Ice Thickness System

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded architecture and engineering work to University of Manchester on 13 March 2026.

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What the notice says

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement We propose to purchase a novel electromagnetic (EM) sea-ice thickness measurement system developed at the University of Manchester. This unique instrument, not currently available from commercial suppliers, provides a non-destructive method for measuring sea-ice thickness. The system integrates EM sensing technology within a sled-based platform that can be deployed across sea-ice surfaces to obtain continuous measurements. This approach will enable high-resolution observations of sea-ice thickness and spatial variability in the region surrounding the UK Antarctic research station at Rothera.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
University of Manchester£21,040
16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 024102-2026

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From notice 024102-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.